Fibrocartilaginous embolism: Introduction

Fibrocartilaginous embolism: A rare disorder where some of the material from a vertebral disc enters the blood supply to the spinal cord where it causes an obstruction. Symptoms are determined by where the obstruction occurs. The obstruction causes damage to part of the spinal cord resulting in neurological symptoms which can result in death depending on the size and location of the obstruction.
More detailed information about the symptoms,
causes, and treatments of Fibrocartilaginous embolism is available below.

Causes of Fibrocartilaginous embolism

Misdiagnosis and Fibrocartilaginous embolism

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